3 held for killing youth
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Take your experience further with Premium access. Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only BenefitsThe city police have arrested three men for the brutal murder of a youth, Abhimanyu. The victim’s body was found on August 21 near the Leisure Valley. Police said the murder was committed over a rivalry involving a girl.
The suspects were identified as Ritik Kumar, Karan and Rohit Kumar. The police are still searching for a fourth suspect, Raju.
The investigation began after Abhimanyu’s uncle reported him missing on August 22. Abhimanyu had left his house in Haibowal Kalan on his motorcycle the previous evening but never returned. Soon after, the police control room received a call about a body being found near the Leisure Valley. Upon arrival, Inspector Bikramjit Singh and his team discovered the victim had suffered severe head injuries, suggesting a violent murder with sharp-edged weapons.
The police filed case against unidentified persons based on the uncle’s complaint. As the investigation progressed, the police identified Ritik, Karan, Rohit and Raju as the suspects. The officials successfully connected the dots, leading to the arrest of the three men, while the search for Raju continues.
Inspector Bikramjit confirmed that the murder was a result of a rivalry between Abhimanyu and Ritik over a girl. The dispute escalated, leading to Ritik and his accomplices brutally murdering Abhimanyu. The police are continuing their investigation into the case.